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Aries, Capricorn, Virgo are part of this group of 12 constellations.

Zodiac Constellations.

Between sunset and sunrise, how many points of light can be seen?

3000

Who introduced the earliest naming system in his catalog in 1603?

Johann Bayer

What is this called?

celestial sphere

What does IAU stand for?

International Astronomical Union

What constellation is this?

Draco the Dragon!

List 4 features of a celestial sphere.

bright stars 88 regions/borders of constellation celestial poles celestial equator ecliptic

List 6 of the Zodiac constellations.

Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Taurus, Virgo

What is this?

An asterism the Big Dipper

Which constellation is this?

Orion

What is a constellation?

A group of celestial bodies/stars that appear to form patterns in the sky.

How many constellations are there?

88

What is an asterism?

Patterns of stars seen in Earth's sky that are not part of the official constellations.